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BY RAY VAN COR The Greenville Standard   An open forum debate on the proposed Advolerm tax increase was held this past Thursday night at the Board of Education. The issue has spurned serious debate and concerns across the spectrum. There were over a hundred concerned citizens present to include WSFA channel 12 who was…

BY MOLLIE S. WATERS The Greenville Standard   AmeriCorps is just one of many great programs the Butler County Board of Education (BCBOE) utilizes to help the county’s students succeed. According to its website, “AmeriCorps is a network of national service programs, made up of three primary programs that each take a different approach to…

BY RAY VAN COR The Greenville Standard   The Butler County Courthouse courtroom was host to the swearing in ceremony of duly elected Butler County Sheriff Danny Bond and his deputies of Monday, Jan. 14. Surrounded by a packed courtroom of family, friends and well-wishers Bond shed tears after taking the oath of office which…

BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard   Bancorp South was robbed on Thursday, Jan. 11 according to Greenville Police Chief Justin Lovvorn. “Right after 11:30 a.m. a black male walked into the bank and passed a note which requested money from the bank,” Lovvorn said. A short time later the suspect left in what appeared…

BY SCOTTIE BROWN The Greenville Standard   The Butler County School Board will be hosting an open forum to discuss the upcoming Ad Valorem Tax Election, which would be the county’s largest tax increase to date. The proposed tax increase would raise current county millage from 12 to 18 percent and create a potential for…

On Monday, Jan. 7, around 5 a.m., John Roy McLain lost his life in a vehicular accident on the Greenville Bypass near the Hainje’s furniture store. According to reports, McLain veered into the path of an 18-wheeler and as a result of the wreck was pronounced dead at the scene. The Bypass was closed the…

This notice has been updated to reflect recent action by the U.S. Congress regarding cannabidiol (CBD) derived from industrial hemp. On Dec. 12, 2018, the U.S. House of Representatives gave final passage to the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018(i) which is expected to be signed into law. This bill contains a provision legalizing industrial hemp,…

BY MOLLIE S. WATERS The Greenville Standard   Few people are as iconic or memorable as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. King emerged as the leader of the American Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s and 1960s. As a leader, King encouraged peaceful protests and demonstrations that were often met with violence. With his words,…

BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard   LifeSouth Community Blood Centers will be supplying all of the blood components to L.V. Stabler Memorial Hospital, according to a press release by ICEO Connie Nicholas. “As many of you know, patients in our hospitals have a constant need for blood. The goal of LifeSouth, a nonprofit organization,…

By Stephanie Grayson   The day after Christmas usually marks the end of a busy season of being merry, spreading holiday cheer, and making precious memories with those we hold dear to our hearts. However, for many African-Americans, the day after Christmas marks the beginning of Kwanzaa, a seven day celebration of family, community, and…